In 2013 The National Points Chase will add a much needed Novice division. This division will further separate the beginners and intermediate giving all skill levels a division. Last year we were so impressed by the beginner riders that this addition was an obvious solution. In addition to that the beginner and intermediate division were the two largest divisions at the National Points Championship. The other major change is for pro and advanced divisions the air trick portion of the scoring was lowered from 40% to 30%. The breakdown is now even between the three major areas: Kickers, Sliders and Air Tricks. Each will receive 30% each and the remaining 10% will be composition. Things like style and amplitude are scored in the area tricks are performed in.